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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1909
Page
4
Akron Indiana goes to an election on December 13 to decide if Akron becomes a town or remains a village. Support and opposition split along progressive and conservative lines over taxes salaries and public services including sidewalks lighting and the marshal and council.
The Ad Wolgast vs. Frank Picato fight in Los Angeles is rescheduled from December 14 to December 21 at Picato’s request. Manager Roy Page says Picato is recovering from a grip attack and needs the extra week. Page denies that the delay is due to failing to make the 133 pound limit.
Mrs. Sarah A. Case, 76, died Sunday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Hattie Astry, 224 W Vermont St. She is survived by two daughters. Funeral services set for Wednesday.
Marriage notices include Lee Roy Miller and Edith Hawkins, J. Steward and Jennie F. John Owen, Crickmore and Ada P. Attias, Vere Githenp and Mahala A. Higs.
Grain market notes firm wheat prices for No 2 red and wagon wheat with December February bids near 1.21 to 1.20 dollars while corn stays quiet with several white and mixed grades listed from No 2 white to No 4 mixed and yellow. Hay and rye quotes appear steady with timothy around 15 dollars and No 2 rye at six cents through billing. Inspections list car counts for multiple grades of wheat corn and hay across No 3 white No 4 white No 3 yellow No 4 yellow and mixed categories.
New York December 13 A gain of more than two points in Rock Island common led the morning session with the stock rising to 44 3 4 and the preferred up 4 to 4 1 4. Copper shares and steel were strong as traders saw Rock Island strengthen after its separation from the Frisco lines.
A vendor lists sugar cured hams and bacon in multiple styles with prices per pound, including English and smoked varieties. Fresh veal carcasses and lambs are offered, with some sausage and lard items, listing cents per pound or per unit.
Toledo grain report lists cash and December prices for December, May and July contracts. Corn ranges at 4 1/4 cents for cash and December, 68 cents for May, 67 1/2 for July. Oats trade at 46 1/4 to 47 1/2 cents for cash and December, 47 1/2 for May, 45 1/2 for July.
Chicago cash grain quotes show wheat on various grades with No 2 red at 1.25 and No 3 red at 1.17 to 1.22, hard winter ranges 1.12 to 1.16, northern springs around 1.13 to 1.15, and spring grades about 1.06 to 1.12. Corn prices list No 3 at 63 1 2 cents, No 4 yellow 59 1 2 to 60 1 2 cents, with oats No 3 white 44 to 45 cents and standard 45 1 4 cents.
Louisville police chief says hundreds of leads vanished into nothing as detectives doggedly chase Kellner kidnapping. A call placed to the Kellner home at 7 am claimed the child was at 1138 First Street, prompting a sweep of the residence with no result. Authorities suspect a misbelief about the child traveling with an elderly couple in Indiana.
In Evansville Indiana Oscar Halter 12 returning from brain surgery saved his sister Rose from a grate fire. Rose was burned lightly Oscar acted quickly smothering the flames. The family celebrated the return and the boy’s steadying recovery from surgery.
The Saturday market turn brought broad gains across mining and oil stocks led by Beaver and Temisk, with Cobalt and Kerr Lake near highs. Prices rose on strong buying, though some manipulation was noted. overall weekly activity remained steady amid an upward push.
Mrs. Eleanor Puffer filed suit for absolute divorce from her clergyman husband in Boston as she denounced trial divorces as sham. She said living apart without a divorce harms fine life and plans to obtain a full divorce as soon as courts permit.
Building permits issued for Merritt Place M. E. Church at New York and California streets with a $20 000 project. Also approved for Melissa E. Ottinger to construct a house at 1071 W Twenty seventh for $1 200.
Indianapolis December 13 cattle and hogs rise week to week while prices slip. Hog receipts 5,900 with most sales $8.45 to $8.78 and declines from Saturday. Cattle and sheep arrivals larger. prices generally 10 to 25 cents lower with limited feeder activity. East Buffalo reports varied prices for cattle, hogs, and sheep with trade fair to active in places and similar price ranges to Indianapolis.
A 1900 era advisory urges early shipping by December 18 with a Dont Open Until Christmas label to ensure on time delivery. It recommends wooden boxes, sturdy packing, full address details, prepaid charges marked, inner From To cards, and clear perishables labeling for prompt, intact arrival.
The piece outlines Democratic and Republican moves for Indiana offices. Judge Lefer may seek the judgeship while Prof. Horace Ellis campaigns for state superintendent of public instruction. Ellis, from Vincennes University, stresses a methodical bid and is backed by editorials. Rumors swirl about secretary of state contenders with Riddick's withdrawal opening the field and Marion's George B. Lockwood touted as a strong possible candidate.
The text notes Lockwood as a strong Republican supporter and likely to appeal to all factions. It clarifies he is not named as a candidate, but there is broad talk he could be a splendid runner. Many believe a bid could help him secure the secretary of state plum.
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